BESSIE SMITH
Bessie Smith
was known to many as the "Empress of the Blues" because of her
incredible musical talent. In 1923 her record, "Downhearted
Blues," was the first recording by a black singer to sell over a
million copies. She holds an honored place as one of the most
important women in the history of American music.
Item # 1921
Released in 2003
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